Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City property record for 159 The Plains Rd, West Barnstable, MA 02668
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,006 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,557 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BARN M:152 L:028 |
| Primary APN | BARN M:152 L:028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,036 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 87818 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 THE PLAINS RD |
| City | WEST BARNSTABLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02668-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARNSTABLE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 13100 |
159 The Plains Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2000.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 THE PLAINS RD, WEST BARNSTABLE, MA 02668-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12918 / 344 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 The Plains Rd was $6,557, up 13.4% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Municipality | Barnstable Town City |
| Unified School District | Barnstable School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,557.00 (+13.4%) | $702,000 (+4.17%) Land $173,100 Building $528,900 | $726,370 |
| 2024 | $5,782.00 (+5.13%) | $673,900 (+11.63%) Land $173,100 Building $500,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,500.00 | $603,700 Land $157,300 Building $446,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 The Plains Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 The Plains Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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